Match Report
Nothing between them on points: 7 each, with Sunderland U21 2nd and Anderlecht U21 3rd. Sunderland U21's recent output lagged their position: 7th on form over five rounds while 2nd in the table. In league terms the two rates read 2.75/1.5 for Sunderland U21 and 2.25/1 for Anderlecht U21 (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.6.
Defeat had followed defeat for Anderlecht U21 — four in succession. The last-five ledger: Sunderland U21 10/15, Anderlecht U21 3/15.
The venue was Stadium of Light, with room for 48,707 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Anderlecht U21 led 2-1 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 2-2.
Goal scorers
Sunderland U21: Brian Brobbey (11'), Timur Tuterov (80') · Anderlecht U21: Samuel Ntanda (5'), Joshua-Williame Bethume (32')
Key stats
Possession: Sunderland U21 57% · Anderlecht U21 43% · Total shots: 16-10 · On target: 7-5 · Corners: 7-7